Crime Rates at George Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7RY

George Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Gravelly Hill , and the 1080th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around George Road (B23 7RY) in the last 12 months was 61.5 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower than the Gravelly Hill average (157.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Road (B23 7RY), the main crime hotspot is near Boulton Walk. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.